Leaving a garden unattended for months

[Londoner]

I know the obvious answers are concrete it over or get someone to come round and mow the lawn every so often, but what if neither of those are an option?

What steps could I take to prevent a garden becoming overgrown if I had to leave it unattended for several months? I'm not too bothered about what state it's in at the end, I just don't want it to get overgrown. Thanks in advance.

 

[stephenf8542]

You might not be bothered but your neighbours might ,if they complain to the local council they can take action.
It you dont want to look after it why not see if someone else does there's waiting lists for allotments .See if someone who doesn't have a garden but would like one can help you out

 

[ellal]

Get some old carpets/tarpaulins and cover the garden with them.

 

[Inky Pete]

Depends how many months, and at what time of year.

I probably don't touch my garden at all for 4 months or so over the winter, but at this time of year the lawns would be knee high if I didn't mow them for 3 weeks.

 

[Londoner]

Get some old carpets/tarpaulins and cover the garden with them.

I think this is the best option. Have you tried it yourself? Just wondering what the downsides will be - besides probably not doing the grass any good.

 

[oilman]

Post some pictures.